Cluster Coordination Reference Module

The cluster coordination mechanism is one of the Inter-Agency Standing Committee (IASC) Transformative Agenda Protocols. This document outlines the basic elements of cluster coordination and intends to serve as a reference guide for field practitioners to help facilitate their work and improve humanitarian outcomes:

The reference module includes eight sections:

  • Cluster and Sector Coordination
  • Cluster Activation
  • Cluster Functions
  • The Role of Clusters in Preparedness
  • Cluster Management Arrangements
  • Sharing Leadership
  • Minimum Commitments for Participation in Clusters
  • Inter-Cluster Coordination, Sub-National Coordination, Monitoring Cluster Coordination